HomeMy WebLinkAbout*CC Agenda 12-20-2005
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 20,2005, 7:00 p.m.
DUBUN CIVIC cENTER, 100 Civic Plaza
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER & CLOSED SESSION /6:30 D.mJ
L CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a)
Name of ease: Marsh v. City of Dublin et ai, Alameda Superior Court V605238913
IL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (a)
Name of cases: DeSilva Gates Construction, LP, v. City of Dublin; CCS Planning and
Engineering v. City of Dublin; CalTrans v. City of Dublin; Chrisp Company v. City of Dublin;
City of Dublin v. DeSilva Gates Construction, LP and National Union Fire Insurance Co. of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Alameda County Superior Court Action Nos. VG03122358,
VG03134125, VG04140656)
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2.. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Appointment to Senior Center Advisory Committee (110-30)
The Council will consider the appointment of Beth Wood to the Senior Center Advisory
Committee to fill the unexpired term (December 2008) of Hans Berg, who recently resigned.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Mayor's appointment.
3.2 Public Comments
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non~agendiZed Items. Please step to the podium and clearly state
your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3J MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action
or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or
questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may
contact the City Clerk's Office related to the proper procedure to place an Item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions
under which the city Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government
Code Section 54954.2(b)(1 )(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controvelSial in nature Bnd are considered for approval by the City
Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City CouncH who would like an item
removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item.
4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 6, 2005.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
4.2 Consultant Services Agreement for Public Facilities Fee Update (600-30)
The 2004w2009 Capital Improvement Program includes a project to update the Public Facility
Fee Study. MuniFinancial has prepared the last two updates to the Fee, and Staff
recommends executing an agreement with MuniFinancial for the 2005w2006 Fee Study
Update.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consultant Services Agreement
with MuniFinancial; and approve Budget Change in the amount of $15,900.
4.3 Consultant Services Agreement with Associated Right of Way Services for Appraisal
Services for Public Facilities Fee Update and Traffic Impact Fee Update (606-30)
The 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Program includes a project to update the Public
Facilities Fee Study. Additionally, the Public Works Department intends to update the Traffic
Impact Fee Study. Associated Right of Way Services has prepared land appraisals for these
studies in the past, and Staff recommends . executing an agreement to update the land
appraisals used for these studies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consultant Services Agreement
with Associated Right of Way Services.
4.4 Acceptance of Work - Dougherty Assessment District Fence Painting, Contract No. 05-11
(600-35)
This project consisted of repainting the green wrought iron fence along Fall Creek Road. The
cost of the project was paid by Dougherty Landscape Maintenance Assessment District
Funds.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept work performed under Contract No. 05wl1; and
authorize final payment to Bella Painting. less retention to be paid in 35 days if no subcontractor
or supplier claims are received.
4.5 Improvement Agreement for Improvements Associated with Tract 7441, Lot A1
(The VOIas), Phase m - Silvera Ranch (Pfeiffer Ranch Investors n, Inc.) (600-60)
Pfeiffer Ranch Investors II, Inc. (dba Pinn Brothers Fine Homes, Inc.) is seeking City Council
approval of an improvement agreement for improvements associated with Tract 7441, Lot Al
(The Villas), Phase ITI - Silvera Ranch. The Villas is the third phase of Silvera Ranch, a fourw
phase 254wunit development approved as Tract 7441 by the Planning Commission in
September 2003. An improvement agreement has been executed by the Developer to assure
eonstruction of required tract improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Improvement Agreement with
Pfeiffer Ranch Investors II, Inc.
4.6 Amendment to Agreement with Universal Building Services for Street Sweeping and
Parking Lot Sweeping Services (600-30)
This amendment provides for a 10% reduction in street sweeping rates based on a recent
determination from the Department of Industrial Relations that custodial street sweeping is
not subject to prevailing wage regulations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to the Agreement
with Universal Building Services for Street Sweeping and Parking Lot Sweeping Services.
4.7 Amendment to Agreement with Linhart Petersen Powers Assodates (600-30)
The City Council will eonsider an amendment to the agreement for a revised rate schedule
with Linhart Petersen Powers Assoeiates for primary Building and Safety Serviees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving amendment to the Agreement~
and authorize Community Development Director to execute the amendment to the Agreement.
4.8 Consultant Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc., for Preliminary Engineering
and Environmental Consulting Services for the Scarlett Drive Iron Horse Trail Extension
Capital Improvement Program Project (600-30)
This action would approve a consulting services agreement with BKF Engineers to perform
preliminary engineering and environmental consulting services for the project which will
extend Scarlett Drive to its intersection with Dougherty Road. These services are funded
through Traffic Impact Fees and mitigation contributions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consultant Services Agreement
with BKF Engineers, Inc.
4.9 Disposal of Property - Unclaimed and Surplus Property (350-40)
Staff is requesting the City Council declare certain items as unclaimed and surplus property
and authorize Staff to send the items to Nationwide Auction Systems for auction.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution declaring property surplus; and authorize
Staff to proceed with transfer of property to auction company.
4.10 Annual Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
Compliance, July 1,2004 - June 30, 2005 (420-30)
The City Council must consider and review the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004~2005 on
the status of the City's compliance with the goals and policies of the Dublin General Plan and
the Housing Element prior to submittal to the California State Office of Planning & Research
and Housing & Community Development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and accept Annual Report on the Status of the Dublin
General Plan and Housing Element Compliance; and direct Staff to forward the Annual Report to
the Office of Planning & Research and Housing & Community Development.
4.11 Preliminary Financial Reports for the Month of November 2005 (330-50)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive reports.
4.12 Warrant Register ($1,808,950.57) dated December 20, 2005 (300-40)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.. None
6. PUBLIC :pEARING
6.1 Falloo Village (formerly EDPO) PD Rezone with related Stage 1 Development Plao for the
Overall Fallon Village Project, Stage 2 Development Plan for the Northerly 488 Acres of
Fallon Village Owned/Controlled by Braddock & Logan, and Development Agreement
between City of Dublin and Dublin RE Investors (Braddock & Logan), PA 04...040
(600..60/450-30)
This is the second reading of two Ordinances, the first of which would approve a Stage 1
Planned Development (PD) Rezone to allow construction of 3,108 residential units and
2,503,175 square feet of non-residential development for the overall Fallon Village project.
The second Ordinance would approve a Stage 2 PD Rezone and a Development Agreement
for the northerly 488 acres of land owned/eontrolled by Braddock and Logan. The proposed
project, formerly known as the East Dublin Property Owners (or EDPO), is located east of
Fallon Road and the Dublin Ranch project, west and southwest of the City Limits boundary
with unincorporated Alameda County, and north ofI-580.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive reading and adopt
Ord~nance approving a PD Rezone with Stage 1 Development Plan; waive reading and adopt
Ordinance approving a PD Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan for the northerly 488 acres
of Fallon Village owned/controlled by Braddock & Logan; and waive reading and adopt
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement with Dublin RE Investors (Braddock &
Logan) for the northerly 488 acres of Pail on Village owned/controlled by Braddock & Logan.
6.2 Resolution Establishing a Policy Regarding Official Travel and Other Business, and
Reimbursement of Expenses Associated Therewith and an Ordinance Authorizing the
Payment of Expenses for Members of City Commissions and Committees (300-20)
Assembly Bill 1234, which goes into effect on January 1, 2006, imposes new restrictions on
compensation and the reimbursement of expenses for members of 10caI legislative bodies.
The City Council will adopt a travel and business expense reimbursement policy and
introduce an associated Ordinance amending the Dublin Municipal Code to authorize
payment of expenses for City Commissioners and Committee members.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing; deliberate; waive fIrst reading and
INTRODUCE Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.16 and 2.18 of and adding Chapters 2.46 and
2.48 to the Dublin Municipal Code relating to the reimbursement of expenses for members of
City Commissions and Committees; and adopt Resolution establishing a policy regarding
official travel and other business, and reimbursement of expenses in conjunction therewith.
7. UNFIN~JlED BUSINESS
7.1 Budget Amendment for FY 2005~2006 Tri~Valley Business Council Funding (330~20)
The City Council will consider a $15,000 contribution to support the FY 2005-2006 efforts of
the Tri~ Valley Business Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Budget Change in the amount of $15,000 from the
Unappropriated General Fund Reserves to contribute to the Tri~VaIley Business Council for FY
2005-2006.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Consultant Services Agreement with Fehr and Peers Associates, Inc., for the Development
of a Citywide Bicycle Master Plan (600-30)
The 2004~2009 Capital Improvement Program includes a project to develop a Citywide
Bicycle Master Plan, including access to parks and open space areas. The City proposes to
hire the services ofFehr and Peers Associates, Inc., to develop the Master Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution approving Consultant Services Agreement
with Fehr and Peers Associates, Inc.
8.2 2006 St. Patrick's Day Poster Artwork and Road Closures (950~40)
The 2300 Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration is scheduled for the weekend of March 18-19,
2006. The City Council will consider artwork options for the event poster, as well as
authorizing street closures for the weekend events.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1) Select preferred option for the 2006 St. Patrick's Day Poster
.QI provide Staff with alternate direction. If Option #1 is selected, determine preferred artist
rendition; if Option #2 is selected, determine preferred four photos. 2) Adopt Resolution
authorizing temporary street closures for festival, parade and fun run.
8.3 Proposed Ex Parte Contacts Policy (610~20)
Ex parte contacts are communications or other information, including site visits, received
outside the hearing process that are relevant in an adjudicatory matter before City officials.
The City Council will consider adopting an Ex Parte Contacts Policy in order to protect
against the deprivation of procedural due process rights of parties in administrative
proceedings where a property right is at stake.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Permitting Ex parte Contacts in Quasi:--
JudiciaI Proceedings - OR - Adopt Resolution Prohibiting Ex parte Contacts in Quasi-Judicial
Proceedings - OR - Provide other direction to Staff.
8.4 City of Dublin Draft Comment Letter on the Dublin High School Facilities Master Plan
Draft Environmental Impact Report (400-20)
The City Council will consider. comments prepared by Staff related to the proposed Dublin
High School expansion.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve draft letter in concept and authorize City Manager to
execute letter and transmit to Kim McNeeley, Director of Facilities, Dublin Unified School
District.
8.5 Approval of Funding Agreement between the City of Dublin, Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART) District, City of Pleasanton and the County of Alameda for the proposed West
DublinlPleasanton BART Station (600-40)
In June 2000, the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton entered into a Financial Memorandum of
Understanding (MOD) with BART to provide a level of financial assistance to support the
West DublinIPleasanton BART Station, to be located at Golden Gate Avenue and 1-580.
BART is now prosing that a new funding agreement be considered between BART and the
Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton and Alameda County to replace the 2000 MOU.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the
Funding Agreement between the City of Dublin, the City of Pleasant on, Bay Area Rapid Transit
District, and the County of Alameda for the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from ConncD and/or Staff, including Committee
Reports
10. ADJOURNMENT
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City Council Meeting # 703 Agenda Printed 12/16'2005 2:42:02 PM
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new
opportunities and provides responsive fair treatment to our diverse community
Vision
Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows, it will balance history
with progress. to sustain an enlightened. economically balanced and diverse community.
Dublin. with its distinctive place in the region, highlights culture. diversity and civic stewardship to create a broad mosaic. This
mosaic is enriched by the integrating of cultures. races and economic diversity into villages and neighborhoods - forming a
common network that welcomes both residents and businesses alike; supporting the efforts and achievements of all.